Is a liver cyst hard to the touch?

Written by Liu Wu Cai
Hepatobiliary Surgery
Updated on April 25, 2025
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Liver cysts are a common type of benign tumor in the liver, often undetectable through physical examination because most liver cysts are small in size and are usually found during ultrasonography. At this stage, no special treatment is necessary; it is advisable to regularly recheck with ultrasound to monitor any changes in size. However, for patients with large liver cysts, localized compression symptoms may occur, affecting liver function, and can be detected during physical examination. These cysts typically feel soft, not hard. Therefore, early surgical removal should be considered to improve patient outcomes.

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What should I do if I feel abdominal distension due to a liver cyst?

For patients with liver cysts, if abdominal distension occurs, it is important to promptly recheck with an ultrasound, which can better observe the size of the liver cysts. For larger liver cysts, which might cause abdominal distension and potentially liver function abnormalities, surgical removal is necessary to achieve therapeutic effects. Generally, liver cysts that are small in size do not cause noticeable discomfort and are mostly discovered during ultrasound examinations, requiring no special treatment other than regular ultrasound monitoring. For patients with larger liver cysts, it is crucial to pay close attention and perform surgical removal as early as possible to improve the prognosis.

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Can people with liver cysts eat mangoes?

Patients with liver cysts can eat mangoes. Mangoes are a type of fruit that can provide a large amount of vitamins and trace elements, which can better promote the recovery of the condition. Additionally, liver cysts are a common type of benign liver tumor. If there are no obvious symptoms, no special treatment is needed, and they are mostly discovered during ultrasound examinations. For patients with larger liver cysts, it is advisable to consume more light foods, such as vegetables and fruits, to prevent worsening of the condition. Furthermore, treatment of liver cysts can only be completely resolved through surgical removal.

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Do you need surgery for a two-centimeter liver cyst?

A liver cyst of 2 cm currently does not require surgical treatment. A liver cyst is a benign tumor of the liver, and most are caused by congenital factors. Patients generally do not experience any discomfort and are mostly discovered during ultrasound exams. Therefore, small-volume liver cysts generally do not require special treatment. If the diameter is 2 cm, this is relatively small and does not require special treatment. However, it is still necessary to regularly recheck with ultrasound to monitor any changes in size dynamically. If there is a rapid increase in size over a short period, it should be taken seriously. Additionally, liver cysts generally do not affect liver function. If liver function abnormalities occur, surgical removal may be necessary.

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How to deal with malignant liver cysts?

If a liver cyst becomes malignant, it may present with a rapid increase in size in a short period, fast growth, and possibly pain in the liver area. It may also affect liver function, leading to clinical symptoms like ascites and jaundice. Therefore, it is crucial to address a liver cyst as soon as possible. The only treatment method is surgical removal to achieve a cure, so it is essential to complete relevant examinations promptly, exclude contraindications for surgery, and proceed with surgical treatment as soon as possible. After surgery, patients still need regular follow-up checks such as ultrasound and CT scans to assess the condition periodically, prevent recurrence and metastasis. Diet-wise, it is also recommended to consume foods high in protein to supplement the body's needed albumin for better disease control.

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Liver cysts causing nausea, what's going on?

Generally speaking, patients with liver cysts do not experience nausea. If nausea occurs, it is necessary to complete abdominal CT scans, color Doppler ultrasounds, and other related examinations to clarify the cause. If necessary, a gastroscopy should also be performed. Simply put, liver cysts do not typically cause nausea. However, if liver cysts are complicated by a liver abscess, an acute purulent infection might occur, in which case the patient may experience symptoms related to digestion such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal distension, and diarrhea. Additionally, when biliary system diseases are complicated by a liver abscess, nausea and vomiting might also occur. Therefore, when nausea and vomiting occur in the presence of liver cysts, it is crucial first to perform the relevant examinations to determine the exact cause and then treat according to the identified cause.